Scenic Avl Series #1: Hard Times Trail - Arboretum
A moderate 5.5-mile after-work hike from the Hard Times trailhead through Bent Creek into the Arboretum, with spring and summer wildflowers and a quiet woods walk. Expect 600 ft elevation gain, logging-road sections, possible mud and high grass, and leashed dogs.
Similar Events
A 5-mile trail hike with 950 feet of elevation gain, easy stream crossings, and long stretches of lush forest near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Pace averages about 2.4 mph with the toughest climb concentrated in mile four.
A 5-mile trail hike with 950 feet of elevation gain, easy stream crossings, and long stretches of lush forest near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Pace averages about 2.4 mph with the toughest climb concentrated in mile four.
A 5-mile trail hike with 950 feet of elevation gain, easy stream crossings, and long stretches of lush forest near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Pace averages about 2.4 mph with the toughest climb concentrated in mile four.
A moderately difficult 3.5-mile counterclockwise loop on Biltmore’s narrow Westover Black Trail, winding through quiet woodlands with steady elevation changes. Suited for walkers who want a brisk, scenic group hike starting near The Inn.
A moderately difficult 3.5-mile counterclockwise loop on Biltmore’s narrow Westover Black Trail, winding through quiet woodlands with steady elevation changes. Suited for walkers who want a brisk, scenic group hike starting near The Inn.
A moderately difficult 3.5-mile counterclockwise loop on Biltmore’s narrow Westover Black Trail, winding through quiet woodlands with steady elevation changes. Suited for walkers who want a brisk, scenic group hike starting near The Inn.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A relaxed 90 minute group walk on the NC Arboretum’s easy trails, meeting at 10 AM by the lobby benches and led by an RFAR host in an RFAR shirt. Expect a low key, social pace with tips to bring water, comfy shoes, and optional walking sticks; car entry fee applies.
A relaxed 90 minute group walk on the NC Arboretum’s easy trails, meeting at 10 AM by the lobby benches and led by an RFAR host in an RFAR shirt. Expect a low key, social pace with tips to bring water, comfy shoes, and optional walking sticks; car entry fee applies.
A relaxed 90 minute group walk on the NC Arboretum’s easy trails, meeting at 10 AM by the lobby benches and led by an RFAR host in an RFAR shirt. Expect a low key, social pace with tips to bring water, comfy shoes, and optional walking sticks; car entry fee applies.
A free, volunteer led walk through botanically diverse woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types in small groups. Seasonal interpretive stops cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
A free, volunteer led walk through botanically diverse woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types in small groups. Seasonal interpretive stops cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
A free, volunteer led walk through botanically diverse woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types in small groups. Seasonal interpretive stops cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
Golden hour trek to Fryingpan Tower for sweeping mountain sunset views, then a nighttime hike back under the stars. Headlamp required; bring water, sturdy hiking shoes, layers for shifting temperatures, and snacks.
Golden hour trek to Fryingpan Tower for sweeping mountain sunset views, then a nighttime hike back under the stars. Headlamp required; bring water, sturdy hiking shoes, layers for shifting temperatures, and snacks.
Golden hour trek to Fryingpan Tower for sweeping mountain sunset views, then a nighttime hike back under the stars. Headlamp required; bring water, sturdy hiking shoes, layers for shifting temperatures, and snacks.
A brisk 5-mile out-and-back hike from the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor’s Center to Highway 25, averaging about 2.9–3.4 mph. Quick morning meetup at the trailhead rock kiosk with a halfway water break before returning.
A brisk 5-mile out-and-back hike from the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor’s Center to Highway 25, averaging about 2.9–3.4 mph. Quick morning meetup at the trailhead rock kiosk with a halfway water break before returning.
A brisk 5-mile out-and-back hike from the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor’s Center to Highway 25, averaging about 2.9–3.4 mph. Quick morning meetup at the trailhead rock kiosk with a halfway water break before returning.
A full-day creek scramble up Flat Laurel Creek with constant rock hopping through rapids and past multiple impressive waterfalls near NC Hwy 215 and the West Fork Pigeon River. Expect wet feet, slippery boulders, and a balance-focused adventure.
A full-day creek scramble up Flat Laurel Creek with constant rock hopping through rapids and past multiple impressive waterfalls near NC Hwy 215 and the West Fork Pigeon River. Expect wet feet, slippery boulders, and a balance-focused adventure.
A full-day creek scramble up Flat Laurel Creek with constant rock hopping through rapids and past multiple impressive waterfalls near NC Hwy 215 and the West Fork Pigeon River. Expect wet feet, slippery boulders, and a balance-focused adventure.
A neighborhood group walk from Sunset Park up Sunset Drive, looping past the Grove Park Inn and back via Macon. Expect a 3.5 mile route with about 433 ft of elevation gain, mostly uphill out and downhill returning.
A neighborhood group walk from Sunset Park up Sunset Drive, looping past the Grove Park Inn and back via Macon. Expect a 3.5 mile route with about 433 ft of elevation gain, mostly uphill out and downhill returning.
A neighborhood group walk from Sunset Park up Sunset Drive, looping past the Grove Park Inn and back via Macon. Expect a 3.5 mile route with about 433 ft of elevation gain, mostly uphill out and downhill returning.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A 3.65 mile neighborhood loop starting at Kenilworth Park climbs Reservoir Road with about 614 feet of elevation gain. Expect a 1.5–2 hour social walk contrasting newer and older Kenilworth streetscapes with steady uphill segments.
A 3.65 mile neighborhood loop starting at Kenilworth Park climbs Reservoir Road with about 614 feet of elevation gain. Expect a 1.5–2 hour social walk contrasting newer and older Kenilworth streetscapes with steady uphill segments.
A 3.65 mile neighborhood loop starting at Kenilworth Park climbs Reservoir Road with about 614 feet of elevation gain. Expect a 1.5–2 hour social walk contrasting newer and older Kenilworth streetscapes with steady uphill segments.
A brisk neighborhood walk from the Merrimon post office into North Asheville with sweeping city views and punchy hill climbs. Expect 2.75 miles, about 600 feet of elevation gain, and periodic regrouping stops over 1–1.5 hours.
A brisk neighborhood walk from the Merrimon post office into North Asheville with sweeping city views and punchy hill climbs. Expect 2.75 miles, about 600 feet of elevation gain, and periodic regrouping stops over 1–1.5 hours.
A brisk neighborhood walk from the Merrimon post office into North Asheville with sweeping city views and punchy hill climbs. Expect 2.75 miles, about 600 feet of elevation gain, and periodic regrouping stops over 1–1.5 hours.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a midday meet-up and shared trail time through forested paths to a cascading waterfall. Expect community-focused pacing, casual conversation, and an active outdoor outing near Asheville.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a midday meet-up and shared trail time through forested paths to a cascading waterfall. Expect community-focused pacing, casual conversation, and an active outdoor outing near Asheville.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a midday meet-up and shared trail time through forested paths to a cascading waterfall. Expect community-focused pacing, casual conversation, and an active outdoor outing near Asheville.
A guided group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, built for easy conversation and fresh air. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a low key outing and local connection.
A guided group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, built for easy conversation and fresh air. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a low key outing and local connection.
A guided group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, built for easy conversation and fresh air. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a low key outing and local connection.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Hands-on wildflower identification walk through the Arboretum with practical tips for spotting plant families and narrowing tricky species. Practice using easy field tools and Newcomb’s guide to key out less common blooms.
Hands-on wildflower identification walk through the Arboretum with practical tips for spotting plant families and narrowing tricky species. Practice using easy field tools and Newcomb’s guide to key out less common blooms.
Hands-on wildflower identification walk through the Arboretum with practical tips for spotting plant families and narrowing tricky species. Practice using easy field tools and Newcomb’s guide to key out less common blooms.
Hands-on autumn plant walk through the Arboretum focused on identifying wildflowers by key traits, flower families, and lookalike clues. Learn practical field methods and tools for narrowing down tricky species in real time.
Hands-on autumn plant walk through the Arboretum focused on identifying wildflowers by key traits, flower families, and lookalike clues. Learn practical field methods and tools for narrowing down tricky species in real time.
Hands-on autumn plant walk through the Arboretum focused on identifying wildflowers by key traits, flower families, and lookalike clues. Learn practical field methods and tools for narrowing down tricky species in real time.
A social paced mountain bike group ride rolls out from the Ledford Trailhead in Bent Creek for a friendly, no drop style trail loop. Expect steady climbing, flowy singletrack, and community focused riding.
A social paced mountain bike group ride rolls out from the Ledford Trailhead in Bent Creek for a friendly, no drop style trail loop. Expect steady climbing, flowy singletrack, and community focused riding.
A social paced mountain bike group ride rolls out from the Ledford Trailhead in Bent Creek for a friendly, no drop style trail loop. Expect steady climbing, flowy singletrack, and community focused riding.
Early-morning quiet hours bring a low-noise pause to the gardens and trails, with maintenance equipment silenced for a calmer soundscape. Wander, sit, and breathe in a slow-paced nature immersion designed for mindful reflection.
Early-morning quiet hours bring a low-noise pause to the gardens and trails, with maintenance equipment silenced for a calmer soundscape. Wander, sit, and breathe in a slow-paced nature immersion designed for mindful reflection.
Early-morning quiet hours bring a low-noise pause to the gardens and trails, with maintenance equipment silenced for a calmer soundscape. Wander, sit, and breathe in a slow-paced nature immersion designed for mindful reflection.
An evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail walk. Rain or shine meetup geared toward a calm, low pressure pace and nature focused conversation.
An evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail walk. Rain or shine meetup geared toward a calm, low pressure pace and nature focused conversation.
An evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail walk. Rain or shine meetup geared toward a calm, low pressure pace and nature focused conversation.